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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.27, 157.74 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.27, 157.74 and 56.52 is: 84.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.27 : 157.74 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.27/157.74 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.27x = 157.74 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.27x = 8,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,915.46/105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.69

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